In container gardening, one of the biggest challenges lies in finding the right growing medium for the plants that you wish to grow. Most gardeners will source the potting mix they use from a store.

The trick to thriving container tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) is a soilless growing medium that's readily available at ...

Formulated for container gardening, potting soil is an all-in-one mixture that provides plants with essential nutrients, moisture retention, and structural support. Unlike soil amendments that mix ...

With so many soil options, how do you know which will be the best for your potted plants? Once you understand what to look ...

Large containers need a lot of potting soil and this can get expensive if you purchase bags of ready-made planting mix. Making your own potting mix can save money as well as allow customization.

As gardeners, it seems we are all looking for an ideal potting mix for our houseplants and containers. As with any gardening endeavor, a lot depends on what is available, the plants you are ...

If you want to have success in container gardening, start with a good potting mix. Pre-mixed commercial varieties sold at nurseries can work well, but if you're a DIY type, ...

Potting mix is for container plantings, indoors or out. Make sure your container has a drain hole in the bottom (and a saucer to protect your floor or patio from water).

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it ...

When you bring houseplants indoors in fall or dispose of annual container plantings, you must balance trade-offs in deciding whether to keep potting mix for re-use next year.